U.S. Expands H-1B, H-4 Online Presence Screening for Visa Applicants
The U.S. expands social media screening for H-1B, H-4, and other visas, requiring public profiles and causing significant…
US Immigration 2026: Visa-by-Visa Rules, Delays, and Prep Requirements
H-1B statutes remain, but 2026 brings tighter enforcement: more RFEs, site visits, slower processing (3–5 months average), and…
Canada Rolls Out CAD 1.7B Talent Drive as U.S. H-1B Costs Rise
Canada will spend CAD 1.7 billion across 12 years to attract 1,000+ leading researchers, funding early‑career programs and…
Citizenship Surrenders and U.S. Paths for Indian Immigrants
India’s MEA reported 8,96,843 citizenship renunciations from 2020–2024, peaking in 2022. The ministry lacks income and occupation data,…
US States Challenge Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Fee in Federal Lawsuit
States filed suit in Massachusetts challenging a presidential proclamation that requires a $100,000 payment for many H‑1B petitions.…
Pollster Warns H-1B Could Be Brought to Its Knees by Backlogs
A new $100,000 fee applies to many first-time H-1B filings filed on or after Sept. 21, 2025. DOL…
H-1B Delays Leave Applicants in Limbo Amid Interview Backlog
Following the December 15, 2025 expansion of the Online Presence Review, U.S. consulates in India are canceling and…
Trump’s $100,000 H-1B fee challenged as lawsuits move toward ruling
Lawsuits challenge a presidential proclamation imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions, arguing it exceeds the INA…
Nadella Unveils 200k+ Copilot Licenses With Indian IT Giants
Microsoft and four Indian IT giants will scale Microsoft Copilot and agentic AI across functions, potentially deploying over…
Mark Mitchell’s H-1B Claim: What It Means for Visa Holders and NRIs
A Rasmussen Reports CEO’s remarks advocating to reduce Indian H-1B workers sparked widespread criticism. Experts say the comparison…
Alexandr Wang: Leading Meta’s Superintelligence Lab and the AI era
Meta’s June 2025 deal made Alexandr Wang Chief AI Officer after a $14.3 billion investment in Scale AI.…
US Immigration FAQ Update: H-1B, F-1, NRIs Amid 2025 Changes
Key 2025 changes include an H-1B modernization rule, a presidential $100,000 fee for certain visa stamp cases, and…
Mark Mitchell’s De-Indianise Plan Sparks Debate on H-1B Policy
Rasmussen CEO Mark Mitchell’s call to “de‑Indianise” workplaces drew accusations of racism after he criticized H‑1B hiring and…
What Not to Say at Your U.S. Visa Interview (2025–2026)
Short visa interviews demand complete honesty. Review DS-160 and your immigration timeline 30 days before, collect supporting documents…